JP3780737B2 - Product code conversion apparatus and method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a product code conversion apparatus and method for absorbing a difference in product code (hereinafter also referred to as a product number code) system of products that are different for each manufacturer mainly in the apparel industry.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the apparel industry, it is common to create a product number code by converting the product number of products handled such as clothing and clothes into a barcode, and read this product code with a barcode scanner. This part number code is divided and expressed in units of several digits, and the code system is shown in FIG. 2 for each manufacturer, the type of items to be configured, the first digit position (hereinafter referred to as position), and the number of digits. (Hereinafter referred to as length) are different (details will be described later).
[0003]
A technique for unified management of these different product number codes at one center has been devised in the past. FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing a configuration example of a code conversion system for a conventional apparel product disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-259442.
In FIG. 8, 10K is a retail store, 20 is an apparel manufacturer group, and 100 is a database of a VAS company that provides information services.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the structure of a conversion table for explaining the state of code conversion performed in this conventional example.
[0004]
Next, the operation of the code conversion system for conventional apparel products will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 8, the VAS company manages information or goods using an original code system such as an apparel manufacturer that manages products using an apparel model number or a retail store 10K that manages products using its own store product code. It has a plurality of subscribers who perform the management and manages the products of all the subscribers using a predetermined unified code.
[0005]
In this case, the manufacturer's unique code system such as the apparel model number is appropriately corrected and incorporated into the unified code so that the information or articles managed by the subscriber can be managed by the unified code system. For this reason, a code conversion table indicating the correspondence between the unified code and the apparel model number or the store product code is prepared. By referring to the code conversion table, between the apparel model number, the store product code and the unified code, The management code for the same product is converted among the apparel model number, the own store product code, and the unified code.
[0006]
Accordingly, apparel model numbers having different numbers of digits for each apparel maker are handled with the same number of digits by using the unified code. Each apparel maker can access the target product via the unified code using its apparel model number as an index key (keyword).
[0007]
In this code conversion system, the code conversion between the unified code defined by VAS and the apparel maker is performed by “apparel maker ID + apparel maker product code + VAS unified code” as shown in FIG. 9B. As shown in FIG. 9C, the conversion with the retail store is performed by generating a code conversion table for the retail store based on the “retail store ID and retail product code” in addition to the conversion table with the apparel manufacturer. It was.
[0008]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a conventional merchandise sales data processing apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-307777. The electronic cash register is detachably connected to an external device such as a personal computer. The configuration is shown.
In FIG. 10, 10 is a CPU, 11 is a bus line, 20 is a barcode scanner, and 22 is a display.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of a conversion table for explaining the state of code conversion performed in the conventional example shown in FIG.
[0009]
Next, the operation of the conventional example shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 will be described. In FIG. 11, code definition data such as code length, code identification information, data position, and length corresponding to a predetermined barcode system such as EAN-8, UPC-A, EAN-13, UPC-6, etc. An analysis file to be stored is provided, and code conversion is performed through this file.
[0010]
When the barcode is input, the barcode system of the product code is determined, and the code definition data corresponding to the determined barcode system is extracted from the analysis file and analyzed. This analysis file is created by an external device.
Arbitrary barcode systems can be dealt with, and when any new barcode system is handled, it can be dealt with by adding code definition data corresponding to this barcode system to the analysis file.
[0011]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Thus, in the conventional apparel product code conversion system, the conversion table is generated for each apparel (manufacturer) code + apparel model number and each retailer code that handles the apparel product, so the number of conversion tables becomes very large. Further, there are tens of thousands of product codes handled by one conversion table, and there is a problem that the setting operation of the conversion table is very complicated and requires a large capacity memory.
[0012]
Further, since this conversion table has a large capacity, there is a problem that the access speed is lowered.
[0013]
In another conventional example, the electronic cash register is configured to convert according to a product code system that already has a unified standard such as JAN, EAN, UPC, etc., so the range that can be converted is limited to only these code systems. As with apparel product codes, there is a problem that a code system including attributes such as color, pattern, size, and other code systems cannot be converted.
[0014]
The present invention was made to solve such problems, and not only barcode-related code systems but also code conversion of apparel products and other product code systems were realized at high speed with a small capacity memory. It aims to provide a code conversion system.
[0015]
In order to achieve the above object, the following means are provided. The product code conversion device according to the first invention is:
The types of items that make up the product code,A position representing the first digit position of the item in the product code, and a length representing the number of digits of the item in the product codeAt least one of the items differs for each manufacturer, and an item indicating an attribute such as color or size is included in the product code.The product code for each manufacturer is converted into data with a unified structureIn the product code converter for apparel products,
SaidAn identifier indicating the type of the itemSaidpositionAnd saidlengthWhenA configuration table configured to correspond toIs stored in the first memory for each manufacturer.Means,
Second storage means for storing data relating to product codes of all the manufacturers;
In addition to the manufacturer,OutsideBased on input information from the department, For each itemSet the identifierThe configuration tableGenerating means for generating;
Each manufacturer from the outsidePositionAndSaidEnter length information and configure the manufacturer's tableIs stored in the first storage meansRegistration means to
Input means for inputting the product code by a barcode or the like;
Referring to the configuration table stored in the first storage means, the product code input by the input meansDivide by item and divide the contents of the divided itemThe secondItem extracting means for storing in the storage means;
The contents of the divided items areSecondAn output means for reading out from the storage means and outputting in the form of display or printing for each item;
It is equipped with.
[0017]
The second2The product code conversion apparatus according to the invention of
SaidThe generation means is included in the product codes of all manufacturers in accordance with external instruction input.TermEye typeWithout duplication and including everythingAnd select the identifier of the selected item to create a common configuration table for all the manufacturers,
SaidThe registration means sets the position and length information in the items required for the manufacturer among the items in the configuration table based on the input information from the outside.Stored in the first storage means,
SaidItem extraction meansSaidInformation necessary for the manufacturer and its position and length from the configuration tablerefer
Is.
[0019]
The second3The product code conversion apparatus according to the invention of
The generating means selects according to an external instruction input, the item types included in the product codes of all manufacturers so as not to overlap and includes all, sets the identifiers of the selected items, and sets all the manufacturers Create a common configuration table for
SaidThe registration means, in response to an external input instruction,SaidAmong the items in the configuration table, items that the manufacturer does not needPosition and lengthSet a predetermined value for
SaidItem extraction meansIn the configuration tableWhen the predetermined value is set, the reference of this item is skipped.
Is.
[0020]
The second4The product code conversion method according to the invention of
The types of items that make up the product code,A position representing the first digit position of the item in the product code, and a length representing the number of digits of the item in the product codeAt least one of the items differs for each manufacturer, and an item indicating an attribute such as color or size is included in the product codeThe product code for each manufacturer is converted into data with a unified structureIn the product code conversion method for apparel products,
SaidAn identifier indicating the type of the itemSaidpositionAnd saidlengthWhenA configuration table configured to correspond toIs stored in the first memory for each manufacturer.Steps,
A second storage step for storing data relating to product codes of all the manufacturers;
In addition to the manufacturer,OutsideBased on input information from the department, For each itemSet the identifierThe configuration tableA generation step to generate;
Each manufacturer from the outsidePositionAndSaidEnter length information and configure the manufacturer's tableIs stored in the first storage stepA registration step to
An input step of inputting the product code by a barcode or the like;
Referring to the configuration table stored in the first storage step, the product code input in the input step isDivide by item and divide the contents of the divided itemThe secondMemoryBy stepAn item extraction step to store;
The contents of the divided items areSecondMemoryBy stepAn output step that reads out and outputs items in the form of display or printing
It is equipped with.
[0022]
The second5The product code conversion method according to the invention of
SaidThe generation step is included in the product codes of all manufacturers in accordance with external instruction input.TermEye typeWithout duplication and including everythingAnd select the identifier of the selected item to create a common configuration table for all the manufacturers,
SaidIn the registration step, based on input information from the outside, information on the position and length is set in items required for the manufacturer among the items in the configuration table.Stored configuration table by the first storage step,
SaidThe item extraction step isSaidInformation necessary for the manufacturer and its position and length from the configuration tablerefer
Is.
[0024]
The second6The product code conversion method according to the invention of
In the generation step, according to an instruction input from the outside, the types of items included in the product codes of all manufacturers are selected so as not to be duplicated, and all the manufacturers are set by setting identifiers of the selected items. Create a common configuration table for
SaidThe registration step is based on external input instructions.SaidAmong the items in the configuration table, items that the manufacturer does not needPosition and lengthSet a predetermined value for
SaidThe item extraction step isIn the configuration tableWhen the predetermined value is set, the reference of this item is skipped.
Is.
[0025]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a product code conversion apparatus according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, 101 is storage means, 102 is control means, 103 is bar code input means, 104 is display means, 1021 is a product number setting file creation function provided in the control means 102, and 1022 is provided in the control means 102. This is an item extraction function. The storage means 101 includes a storage means 1 for storing a product number setting file and a storage means 2 for storing data of each item generated by dividing a product number code based on the product number setting file. The bar code input means 103 corresponds to the input means and the input step in the claims. The product number setting file creation function 1021 corresponds to registration means and a registration step in the claims. The item extraction function 1022 corresponds to item extraction means and item extraction step in the claims. The display means 104 corresponds to output means and output steps in the claims.
[0026]
2 to 5 are explanatory diagrams for specifically explaining the operation of the code conversion system according to the present invention for each company, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the product number system for each company, and FIGS. The process is illustrated. Next, the operation of the code conversion system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0027]
The product code system for apparel products varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
For example, in the case of Kosha, the part number code is as shown in FIG.
ABC11122233444,
Part number code system
Assume that ABC is a major classification, 111 is a middle classification, 22 is a year, 333 is a serial number, and 444 is a size. In this case, the position of the major classification is 1, the length is 3, the middle classification position is 4, the length is 3, the year position is 7, the length is 2, the serial number position is 9, the length is 3, The size position is 12 and the length is 3.
[0028]
In the case of B, the part number code is as shown in Fig. 2 (b).
11222ABC33444,
Part number code system
It is assumed that 11 is a year, 222 is a major classification, ABC is a season, 33 is a color, and 444 is a serial number. In this case, the year position is 1, the length is 2, the major classification position is 3, the length is 3, the season position is 6, the length is 3, the color position is 9, the length is 2, and the serial number The position is 11 and the length is 3.
[0029]
In the case of a company, the part number code is as shown in FIG.
D5XX6777899,
Part number code system
Assume that D is a major classification, 5 is a model, XX is a year, 6 is a season, 777 is a serial number, 8 is a size, and 99 is a color. In this case, the major classification position is 1, the length is 1, the mold position is 2, the length is 1, the year position is 3, the length is 2, the season position is 5, the length is 1, and the serial number The position is 6, the length is 3, the size position is 9, the length is 1, the color position is 10, and the length is 2.
[0030]
In this way, the product code system of Kosha, Otosha, and Sakai is different from each other. Therefore, a product number setting file that absorbs the difference in the product number code system is created outside. This product number setting file corresponds to a configuration table in the claims.
The item type set in this product number setting file takes the greatest common divisor so that it becomes a form common to the entire company. In other words, all types of items used by Company A, Company B and Company B are selected so as not to be redundant. In this example, as an item
Major classification, middle classification, year, season, type, size, color, serial number
8 types are selected.
This product number setting file is created in advance for each company using a file management utility such as a text editor or a generation method / means such as a sequential file open procedure in a generation mode, in a form common to the entire company. At this stage, only the identifier indicating the type of item is set in the product number setting file of each company, and the position and length information is not set yet.
[0031]
Next, for each company, the position and length of the item number code item of each company are set in the item number setting file owned by each company for its own use by using the item number setting file creating means. The setting information is input by an administrator using an external input means such as a key input. If there is an item that does not exist in the product number setting file in the product number setting file, the administrator sets a special value (in this example, “0” as the position and “0” as the length) to that effect. To do.
[0032]
For example, in the case of Company A, the administrator sets 1 as the position and 3 as the length in the large classification item of the product number setting file.
In the middle category item, 1 is set as the position and 3 is set as the length.
In the year item, 7 is set as the position and 2 is set as the length.
In the case of Kosha, since the item number code has no seasonal item, for example, 0 is set as the position and 0 is set as the length in the seasonal item in the item number setting file.
In the case of Kosha, since the item number code has no type item, 0 is set as the position and 0 as the length in the type item.
In the size item, 12 is set as the position and 3 is set as the length.
In the case of Company A, since the item number code has no color item, 0 is set as the position and 0 as the length in the color item.
In the serial number item, 9 is set as the position and 3 is set as the length.
When the setting is completed, the user presses an end button (this end button may be anything, but is determined in advance by the system). As a result, the setting data is written to the product number setting file in the storage unit 1.
The contents of the product number setting file after setting are shown in FIG.
[0033]
Similarly, in the case of Otsuka, the administrator sets 3 as the position and 3 as the length in the large classification item of the product number setting file.
In the case of B, there is no medium classification item in the product number code, so 0 is set for the position and 0 for the length of the medium classification item.
In the year item, 1 is set as the position and 2 is set as the length.
In the seasonal item, 6 is set as the position and 3 is set as the length.
In the case of Otsuka, since the item number code has no type item, 0 is set as the position and 0 as the length in the type item.
In the case of B, since there is no size item in the product code, 0 is set as the position and 0 as the length in the size item.
In the color item, 9 is set as the position and 2 is set as the length.
In the serial number item, 11 is set as the position and 3 is set as the length.
When finished, press the end button. As a result, the setting data is written to the product number setting file in the storage unit 1.
The contents of the product number setting file after setting are shown in FIG.
[0034]
Similarly, in the case of a company, the administrator sets 1 as the position and 1 as the length in the large classification item of the product number setting file.
In the case of a company, since there is no medium classification item in the product code, 0 is set as the position and 0 as the length for the medium classification item.
In the year item, 3 is set as the position and 2 is set as the length.
In the seasonal item, 5 is set as the position and 1 is set as the length.
In the type item, 2 is set as the position and 1 is set as the length.
In the size item, 9 is set as the position and 1 is set as the length.
In the color item, 10 is set as the position and 2 is set as the length.
In the serial number item, 6 is set as the position and 3 is set as the length.
When finished, press the end button. As a result, the setting data is written to the product number setting file in the storage unit 1.
The contents of the product number setting file after setting are shown in FIG.
[0035]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the product number setting file creation process used when setting the position and length in the product number setting file provided for each company. The control means 102 holds the function of the product number setting file creation processing.
Next, the process flow for creating the product number setting file will be described by taking Kosha as an example.
Let the item number be n. Start with the item n = 1. n = 1 corresponds to a major classification in this example (step S61). First, it is checked whether or not the item is finished (step S62). If completed, the process jumps to step S65. Since it has not been completed yet, step S63 is executed, and the item position (here, 1) is the item position (here, 1 is the major classification position) and length (here, the major classification length). 3) is set.
[0036]
Next, n is incremented by 1 (n = 2) and the next item is designated. Here, the next item corresponds to the middle category (step S64). Next, it is checked whether or not the item is finished (step S62). If completed, the process jumps to step S65. Since it has not been completed yet, step S63 is executed, and the item position (here, 2) is the item position (here, the middle classification position is 4) and length (here, the middle classification length is here). 3) is set.
[0037]
Next, n is incremented by 1 (n = 3) and the next item is designated. Here, the next item corresponds to the year (step S64). Next, it is checked whether or not the item is finished (step S62). If completed, the process jumps to step S65. Since it is not yet completed, step S63 is executed, and the item position (here, 3) is the item position (here, the year position 7) and length (here, the year length 2). Set.
[0038]
Thereafter, the same processing is repeated.
After the processing of the last item (here, serial number) is finished (step S63), n is incremented by 1 and the next item is designated (step S64). Next, it is checked whether or not the item is finished (step S62). When it is detected that the end button has been pressed, it is determined that the process has ended, and the process jumps to step S65 to write in the product number setting file of the storage means 1, and the product number setting file of Kosha is created in the storage means 1 at this stage. .
[0039]
Since the processing flow of Otosha and Sakai is the same as that of Kosha, the explanation is omitted.
[0040]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing for extracting items from the product number code. The function of this item extraction process is held by the control means 102.
Next, the process flow of this item extraction will be described using Kosha as an example.
For example, when a product code such as an apparel product is input by a barcode scanner or the like (step S71), an item extraction function such as a barcode input / split function program divides the product number into each item (step S52) and is determined in advance. The item is transferred to the designated area (step S53).
[0041]
When a product code such as an apparel product is input by a barcode scanner or the like (step S71), n = 1 is set and the first item is designated (step S72). Next, it is checked whether or not the end of the product number setting file (step S73). If it is over, the process jumps to step S77. Since it is not yet over here, it is determined whether or not the nth item (here, n = 1 is the major classification) is necessary (step S74). This determination is made by checking whether the position or length of the item is “0”. If unnecessary, the process jumps to step S76. Since it is necessary here, the position and length of the item = major classification are read from the part number file, and the major classification data is extracted from the part number code based on this position (here, 1) and length (here, 3). Store in a certain area of the storage means 2 (step S75).
[0042]
Therefore, part number code
ABC11123233444
The data “ABC” is extracted from the data and stored in a certain area of the storage means 2.
[0043]
Next, the value of n is incremented by 1, and the next item (in this case, middle classification) is designated. Next, it is checked whether or not the end of the product number setting file (step S73). If it is over, the process jumps to step S77. Here, since it is not yet over, it is determined whether or not the nth item (here, n = 2 and middle classification) is necessary (step S74). If unnecessary, the process jumps to step S76. Since it is necessary here, the position and length of the item = medium class are read from the part number file, and the data of the middle class is extracted from the part number code based on this position (here 4) and length (here 3). Store in a certain area of the storage means 2 (step S75).
[0044]
Therefore, part number code
ABC11123233444
The data “111” is extracted from the data and stored in another area of the storage means 2.
[0045]
Next, the value of n is incremented by 1 and the next item (here, year) is designated. Next, it is checked whether or not the end of the product number setting file (step S73). If it is over, the process jumps to step S77. Since it is not yet over here, it is determined whether or not the n-th item (here, n = 3 is a year) is necessary (step S74). If unnecessary, the process jumps to step S76. Since it is necessary here, the item = year position and length are read from the part number file, and based on this position (here 7) and length (here 2), the medium classification data is extracted and stored. Store in a certain area of the means 2 (step S75).
[0046]
Therefore, part number code
ABC11123233444
Data “22” is extracted from the data and stored in another area of the storage means 2.
[0047]
Thereafter, the same processing is repeated.
[0048]
As a result, as shown in FIG. 3, ABC is stored as a large classification, 111 is stored as a middle classification, 22 is stored as a year, and season and type data are stored in a predetermined area of the storage means 2. Instead, 333 is stored as a serial number, color data is not stored, and 444 is stored as a size.
[0049]
Next, after finishing the process of the last item (here, serial number) (step S75), n is incremented by 1 and the next item is designated (step S76). Next, it is checked whether or not the item is finished (step S73). Since this is the end, the process jumps to step S77 to take out each item data from the storage means 2 and perform a screen display process as shown in FIG.
[0050]
Since the processing flow of Otosha and Sakai is the same as that of Kosha, the explanation is omitted.
[0051]
In the case of B, as a result, as shown in FIG. 4, 222 is stored as the large classification in the predetermined area of the storage means 2, the middle classification data is not stored, 11 is stored as the year, ABC is stored, type and size data are not stored, 33 is stored as a color, and 444 is stored as a serial number. These data are displayed on the screen.
[0052]
Similarly, in the case of a company, as a result, as shown in FIG. 5, D is stored as a large classification in a predetermined area of the storage means 2, data of middle classification is not stored, and XX is stored as a year 6 is stored as the season, 5 is stored as the type, 8 is stored as the size, 99 is stored as the color, and 777 is stored as the serial number. These data are displayed on the screen.
[0053]
By configuring in this way, any part number code system can be freed from troublesome and troublesome package system customization work by creating and editing an external part number setting file which is a simple operation. For example, when a new product number code system is added, it is not necessary to change the flow of the product number setting file creation function and item extraction function in the control means by newly creating a corresponding product number setting file. These functions are often provided by software, and the necessity of changing the functions has a very beneficial effect on the workload and the work time. This effect is the same even when the product number system is changed or deleted.
[0054]
In addition, according to this embodiment, although the number code is several tens of thousands, the number of items in the conversion table required for conversion is about ten at most, and the memory capacity required for the table is smaller than the conventional one. Easy to set up.
[0055]
Further, according to this embodiment, since the size of the conversion table is small, the access is fast and can be accessed immediately.
[0056]
In addition, according to this embodiment, the product number setting file is not limited to a unified code system such as a JAN code, but also to a so-called in-store code uniquely determined by a customer company such as retail, wholesale, or apparel manufacturer. Therefore, it is possible to convert a wider range of code systems.
[0057]
In the above example, the case where each item in a predetermined area is displayed on the screen is described, but this is not particular. For example, it may be printed, sent to a remote factory or affiliated company of the same company by e-mail, or used elsewhere.
[0058]
In the above example, the product number setting file creation function and the item extraction function are shown in a flowchart, and can be realized by a software method or hardware means.
[0059]
In the above example, in the product number setting file, 0 is set as a special value for the position and length of an item unnecessary for each company, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to this. Further, although the special value is set for the position and the length, a flag may be newly provided to set a value indicating whether the flag is necessary / unnecessary.
[0060]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, any product number code system can be freed from troublesome and troublesome customization of a package system by creating and editing a configuration table (external product number setting file) that is a simple task. Play.
[0061]
Further, according to the present invention, since only the number of items in the conversion table is set, the memory capacity required for the table can be reduced as compared with the conventional case, and the setting operation can be simplified.
[0062]
In addition, according to the present invention, since the conversion table is small in size, there is an effect that the access is quick and can be accessed immediately.
[0063]
In addition, according to the present invention, the product number setting file is not limited to a unified code system such as a JAN code, but also corresponds to a so-called in-store code or the like uniquely determined by a customer company such as retail, wholesale, or apparel manufacturer. As a result, a wider range of code systems can be converted.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a code conversion system according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a code system of each company.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for specifically explaining the operation of Company A of the code conversion system according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for specifically explaining the operation of the company B of the code conversion system according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram specifically explaining the operation of a company of the code conversion system according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing for creating a product number setting file.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of item extraction processing.
FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing a configuration example of a conventional apparel merchandise code conversion system.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration of a conversion table for explaining a state of code conversion performed in a conventional example.
FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing a configuration example of a conventional product sales data processing apparatus.
11 is a diagram showing the configuration of a conversion table for explaining the state of code conversion performed in the conventional example shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 CPU
11 Bus line
20 Barcode scanner
22 Display
10K retail store
20 Apparel manufacturer group
100 Database of VAS company providing information services
101 Storage means
102 Control means
103 Barcode input means
104 Display means
1021 Part number setting file creation function
1022 Item extraction function

Claims (6)

At least one of the type of item constituting the product code, the position representing the first digit position of the item in the product code, and the length representing the number of digits of the item in the product code is different for each manufacturer, and the color, size, etc. In the product code conversion apparatus for apparel products, the item code for each manufacturer is included in the product code, and the product code for the apparel product that converts the data into a unified configuration .
First storage means for storing said length and said position identifier indicating the type of the item configuration table constructed to correspond to each of the manufacturer,
Second storage means for storing data relating to product codes of all the manufacturers;
The manufacturer corresponding additionally provided, a generating unit based on input information from the external, for generating the configuration table set the identifier for each of the items,
Registration means each manufacturer to store own manufacturer configuration table by entering the information before Symbol position location and the length from the outside in the first storage means,
Input means for inputting the product code by a barcode or the like;
Item extraction means for dividing the product code input by the input means by item with reference to the configuration table stored in the first storage means and storing the contents of the divided items in the second storage means When,
A product code conversion apparatus comprising: output means for reading out the contents of the divided items from the second storage means and outputting them in the form of display or printing for each item. It said generating means in accordance with an instruction input from the outside, all of the items of the type Product Ru contained in the code of the manufacturer without duplication, and choose to include all the sets the identifier of the selected item all Create a configuration table common to all manufacturers,
The registration unit stores, in the first storage unit, a configuration table in which position and length information is set in items required for the manufacturer among the items in the configuration table based on input information from the outside. And
The item extracting means, product code conversion device according to claim 1, characterized in <br/> reference to the item and information of the position and length required by the manufacturer corresponding from the configuration table The generating means selects according to an external instruction input, the item types included in the product codes of all manufacturers so as not to overlap and includes all, sets the identifiers of the selected items, and sets all the manufacturers Create a common configuration table for
It said registration means, an input instruction from an external, the plurality of items of the configuration table, the position and length of the items the manufacturer does not require setting a predetermined value,
The item extracting means, when the predetermined value in the configuration table is set, item code conversion device according to claim 1, characterized in that skipping a reference to this item. At least one of the type of item constituting the product code, the position representing the first digit position of the item in the product code, and the length representing the number of digits of the item in the product code is different for each manufacturer, and the color, size, etc. In the product code conversion method for apparel products, the item code for each manufacturer is included in the product code, and the product code is converted into data with a unified configuration .
A first storing step of storing said length and said position identifier indicating the type of the item configuration table constructed to correspond to each of the manufacturer,
A second storage step for storing data relating to product codes of all the manufacturers;
The manufacturer corresponding additionally provided, a generation step of, based on the input information from the external, for generating the configuration table set the identifier for each of the items,
A registration step of each manufacturer is stored by the own manufacturer of the configuration table by entering the information before Symbol position location and the length from the first external storage step,
An input step of inputting the product code by a barcode or the like;
By referring to the configuration table stored by the first storage step, the item extracting step of dividing the product code entered by said input step by item, and stores the contents of the divided items by the second storing step When,
A product code conversion method comprising: an output step of reading the contents of the divided items in the second storage step and outputting them in the form of display or printing for each item. The generating step, in accordance with an instruction input from outside, without duplication of all items of the type that is part of the product code of the manufacturer, and then choose to include all the sets the identifier of the selected item all Create a configuration table common to all manufacturers,
The registration step stores the configuration table in which the position and length information is set in the items required for the manufacturer among the items in the configuration table based on the input information from the outside in the first storage step. And
The item extraction step, product code conversion method according to claim 4, characterized in <br/> reference to the item and information of the position and length required by the manufacturer corresponding from the configuration table In the generation step, according to an instruction input from the outside, the types of items included in the product codes of all manufacturers are selected so as not to be duplicated, and all the manufacturers are set by setting identifiers of the selected items. Create a common configuration table for
The registration step, the input instruction from the outside, among a plurality of items of the configuration table, the position and length of the items the manufacturer does not require setting a predetermined value,
5. The product code conversion method according to claim 4, wherein the item extraction step skips reference to the item when the predetermined value is set in the configuration table .

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